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If ‘Church Girl’ left you wondering, Carly Pearce wants to talk to you about her faith

Carly Pearce’s “Church Girl” (Big Machine) Carly Pearce goes deep and explores some potentially controversial topics on her latest release, “Church Girl.” If you’re brave enough to check out the comments on her socials, you’ll see the conversation around it has evolved into a full-on theological debate, becoming heated enough that Carly herself had to step …

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Warren Zeiders invites you along for his triumphant return to his Pennsylvania hometown

Warren Zeiders (Todd Owyoung/NBC) Warren Zeiders‘ November return to his hometown of Hershey, Pennsylvania, to headline GIANT Center is the trip that keeps on giving.  The second part of his Return to the 717 documentary is out now, chronicling his first trip home in two years and capturing the sold-out show. The first part follows …

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The Band Perry’s return to country music is ‘PSYCHOLOGICAL’

Johnny Costello & Kimberly Perry (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) The Band Perry‘s return to country music will be complete in a couple weeks, when the reformed band drops its first new country track in nine years. “So excited to announce our BRAND NEW SINGLE: ‘PSYCHOLOGICAL’! Out everywhere 2/13,” they announced on their socials. “We cannot wait for y’all …

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Lainey Wilson’s feeding you breakfast Feb. 4

Lainey Wilson (Whataburger) Here’s one more reason to love Lainey Wilson: She’s pretty much buying you breakfast on Feb. 4.  As part of her gig as brand ambassador for the beloved Texas fast-food chain Whataburger, Lainey took to its socials Thursday to declare she’s created a made-up holiday to honor her favorite menu item. That Wednesday will be …

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Brad Paisley reunites with CMA cohost Carrie Underwood as guest mentor on ‘American Idol1

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley & Lionel Richie (Disney/EricMcCandless) Brad Paisley‘s set to be a guest mentor on the new season of American Idol; he will be joined by Keke Palmer to help the top 20 singers. The “Whiskey Lullaby” hitmaker popped up on Monday’s premiere, dropping by during auditions at his alma mater, Nashville’s …

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Sounds about right: Blake Shelton drives a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas Strip

Blake Shelton Live in Las Vegas (Caesars Palace/Live Nation/Messina Touring) Blake Shelton‘s not done with his Sin City residency, and he rode a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas strip Thursday to prove it.  The “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” hitmaker parked in front of Caesars Palace and tossed the keys to the valet, before revealing …

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Dylan Scott says ‘the one about me dying’ is his wife’s favorite song

Dylan Scott (Disney via CMA/John Russell) Dylan Scott‘s latest hit, “What He’ll Never Have,” is a family affair. “It’s a special song to me,” he tells ABC Audio. “One, I’ve got my little brother, he’s a co-writer on the song. He’s my lead guitar player. It’s his first-ever song that’s being recorded. Top 40, top …

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Nashville notes: Tracy Lawrence’s No Alibis Tour + Ian Munsick’s ‘Geronimo’

Tracy Lawrence will launch his 2026 No Alibis Tour March 12 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Presales are underway now, with tickets becoming available to the public on Friday.  Tyler Braden‘s new track, “Dry County,” drops Friday. It’s the first taste of his new project, due during the first half of 2026. Ian Munsick will …

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Reba McEntire to lead in memoriam at the Grammys

Reba McEntire (Ralph Bavaro/NBC) Reba McEntire will pay homage to those we’ve lost this year during Sunday’s Grammy Awards. “Watch @reba lead a touching in memoriam tribute to musical icons, alongside [Brandy Clark] and [Lukas Nelson],” the Grammys announced Wednesday on its socials.  The 2026 awards air Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.  You …

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Dolly Parton’s ‘Light’ shines for six decades on the ‘Billboard’ charts

Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” (Butterfly Records) Dolly Parton now has chart hits spanning 60 years, thanks to her rerecording of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” with Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire on the occasion of her 80th birthday.  The all-star sing-along scored the highest debut of the week at …

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